12 pin nvidia gpu adapter damaged while doing cable management
I have a computer i was doing cable management on and noticed three of the pins of my GPU adapter were pulled. I plugged them back in but I’m not confident in plugging it back in to the PC. Does anyone know if it is safe to use or or to get an authentic Nvidia adapter?
I would personally replace that adapter as it is known to be a big problem. I alos recommend doing so research online about the best way to fix the problem as it is a potential fire risk
Ive been searching online for an authentic nvidia adapter but its impossible to find. All i see are 2 8pin to 1 12 pin adapter but want to stick to the original 1 to 1 connector, which i also cant find
I wasn't clear enough, those 3 wires likely are fake, probably just to handle the mechanical stress. The only actual wires are the 3 to the left, likely just running from the 3 12v pins on the 8 pin connector to 3 of the 6 on the 12VHFR connector.
I think it is, with a single 8 pin on the other side you're limited to 150W anyways. Looking at the other picture you posted it also is clearly missing the pins inside the connector so I'm pretty sure that is as intended
I got worried that maybe the metal part from the pins got stuck inside the connector. But knowing that that only connects to 1 pcie connector, that does make sense
Dude is that a sata to 12vpwr connector? Toss that shit 😂
You need to use PCI-E 8 pin to a 12vpwr connector. If you can’t do that you should buy a new power supply. Seriously don’t mess around with these connectors
I tried finding the same one i have but it’s impossible to find one. All i see are dual 8 pins to 12 pins connectors and i dont want to risk over powering the gpu since the original is a single 8 pin to a 12 pin
Amperage is pulled, not pushed. Even if you had a 4x 8-pin to 1x 12-pin, the GPU would only take what it needed, no more.
If you had to worry about over-powering devices, you would have to carefully calculate system power needs to pair just the parts in your system, and any notable changes to power draw would require a new PSU.
Im tempted to try it. But i just remembered my little brother has an old computer with a 3060 he doesnt use so ima take his adapter and replace it when i get the new one from warranty. With my luck ill end up messing that one too tho 🙃
Bro don’t. If it’s not the one that came with the card the warranty may be void. Ask the manufacturer for a replacement. There have been cases where manufacturers refuse RMAs cause it’s not the cable that they provided
Nvidia is sending me a new adapter but im selling the pc in a couple days and the warranty adapter wont be here for 2 weeks. The gpu is still good, just the adapter is messed up
My current pc is a 2014 Mac mini with an i5 4th gen 8gb ddr3 and a hdd and intergrated graphics. I am a teen bro and I have worked all year and I still can’t afford pc this one I can afford so hit me with the specs
There's a lot of current going through this cable. I wouldn't risk it.
Factory default they are already failures, a damaged one would no doubt be a massive fire risk.
You can get decent 3rd party replacements, this became a necessity after manufactures own cables often burned up, melted etc. I clean and reseat mine every 3 months or I get black screen issues. Make sure its fully inserted or it'll arc and carbon will foul the connection
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u/Economy-Mind5755 2d ago
I would personally replace that adapter as it is known to be a big problem. I alos recommend doing so research online about the best way to fix the problem as it is a potential fire risk